Brooks Green Silence $100

The Green Silence is Brooks’ first new racing shoe in a decade.

The shoe demonstrates that performance and sustainability are compatible; many of the components are made from recycled plastics and the shoe is built with water-based adhesives and uses soy-based inks. The new midsole geometry provides flexibility and cushioning, with just enough outersole for traction and durability. The upper is open mesh with a nicely cushioned tongue that opens only on the lateral side in order to provide extra medial support. The shoes have a unique appearance, as the contrasting red and yellow colors are transposed, so the shoes aren’t identical, and the midsole of the right is red, while the left is yellow. The curved shape favors the higher-arched feet, however the roomy forefoot may allow enough wiggle room for lowerarched feet to find an acceptable fit.

Newton Gravitas=Gravity $175

Newton’s neutral trainer Gravitas=Gravity (Gravitas is Latin for gravity) has reached the second round, with some improvements. The upper continues with the same stretchy airmesh as before, but has altered the overlays to provide the saddle-like support with a bit more open forefoot.

The midsole features a denser foam throughout, both for durability and improved responsiveness. The heel has been slightly reshaped to aid in transition—yes, you’re expected to land on your midfoot or forefoot, but it takes some getting used to—as does the aforementioned reshaped heel. The outersole has a tougher rubber compound on the actuator lugs, blown rubber beneath the toes, and carbon rubber in the heel. Bottom line? The shoe has been upgraded, adding value to a well-designed, high-end shoe.

Vasque Transistor FS $100

Here Vasque takes a different approach to construction and improves performance in the process. Using a new, better-fitting last that’s contoured to represent the bottom of your feet (most other lasts are fairly flat-bottomed), the construction merges the Strobel board and innersole for the first time in a trail shoe.

Vasque’s Foot Sync uses its Integrated Custom Footbed over a Flux Foam Strobel board (similar to other EVA boards) to allow the midsole and upper to fit together a bit better. Since the fit elements are distributed between both the upper and the midsole, rather than all in the upper as in most shoes, the shoes fit a bit differently. Generally, medium- to high-arched feet will be best served here, but since it has good volume, it can accommodate a foot that’s bit on the fuller side, as well. A hollow space under heel gives the ride both a more responsive and stable feel. The tread has a grippy traction, the large zigzag lugs flexing well with the sole. For its performance, fit, and innovation, the Transistor FS earned our Best Trail Shoe award.

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The host of the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and Blaylock Creek 17 mile Fun Run is the Big Fork Community Center. There is no fee to this run, we only ask for a donation to the Community Center. This run is actually one of their biggest fund raisers of the year. We usually donate about $200. Mr. Hayward opens up and makes sure everything is ready for the runners. He has a hot wood stove, and hot coffee for everyone. The Ouachita Amateur Radio Association provides communications for us because cell phones and other radios will not work. So please, please show the community your appreciation and donate what you can to their community center.

Hogeye Marathon

April

Fayetteville, AR

info@hogeyemarathon.com

http://www.hogeyemarathon.com

The marathon begins off the Fayetteville Square, at the Cosmopolitan Fayetteville Hotel, and continues through several historic scenic areas of the city. It promises to be scenic as well as safe, thanks to help from the Fayetteville Police and the Washington County Sheriff's Department. Water and aid stations will be located throughout the course. Maps will be available at the packet pick-up, or here on the website. This is a demanding route with many new added benefits. A shuttle service will be provided for relay exchange points.The marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 10. The race will begin and end on the Fayetteville square. Timing will end 6.0 hours from the start. Participants may start early if this is not adequate time. Please contact race director.

Little Rock Marathon

March

Little Rock, AR

ghampton@littlerock.org

http://www.littlerockmarathon.com

The Little Rock Marathon is a USATF certified course. The Little Rock Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Please refer to Boston Athletics Association for qualifying times. Walkers are welcome in all race weekend events. 8 hour time limit (beginning at 6 am). Limited to the first 2,000.

Midsouth Marathon

November

Wynne, AR

akgarner53@yahoo.com

http://www.midsouthmarathon.com

Mountain Home Marathon for Kenya

November

Mountain Home, AR

agape316@centurytel.net

http://www.mountainhomemarathon.info/index.html

Starts at Mountain Home High School taking you through a quiet subdivision. Winds around beautiful ASUMH College and then out of town to rural country roads. Course has rolling hills. Finishes on the track in Bomber Stadium where your friends and family can see you cross the finish line. Part of the course doubles back on itself, with two turn-around points